BRENHAM MAN ARRESTED FOR COCAINE POSSESSION NEXT TO SHERIFF’S OFFICE

  
Devin Keith Mertz (Washington Co. mugshot)
Devin Keith Mertz
(Washington Co. mugshot)

A Brenham man faces multiple charges after his arrest behind the Washington County Sheriff’s office during the County Fair.

Police were on bike patrol in the parking lot behind the sheriff’s office around 11:00 Friday night, when they noticed three men drinking at a vehicle.

Police say they saw a man identified at 21-year old Devin Keith Mertz of Brenham try to throw a plastic bag away when he saw the officer.

Police retrieved the bag that contained cocaine. 

Mertz was arrested for Possession of Cocaine in a Drug Free Zone, Tampering with Evidence and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Also arrested was 30-year old Louis Arriaga of Chappell Hill on a charge of public intoxication.

A third man was ruled not to be intoxicated and was released.

 

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